Antibiotics: MedlinePlus." National Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Health. Web. 04 Apr. 2011. <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/antibiotics.html>.
- Antibiotics are powerful medicines that fight bacterial infections." (paragragh 1)
- "They either kill bacteria or keep them from reproducing" (paragraph 1)
- "Antibiotics do not fight infections caused by viruses, such as
- Colds
- Flu
- Most coughs and bronchitis
- Sore throats, unless caused by strep" (paragraph 2)
- "If a virus is making you sick, taking antibiotics may do more harm than good." (paragraph 3)
- "When you take antibiotics, follow the directions carefully." (paragraph 4)
- "It is important to finish your medicine even if you feel better." (paragraph 4)
- "Do not save antibiotics for later or use someone else's prescription." (paragraph 4)
- [antibiotics can hurt you without proper usage]
- "Used properly, antibiotics can save lives." (paragraph 1)
- "Each time you take antibiotics, you increase the chances that bacteria in your body will be able to resist them." (paragraph 2)
- "Later, you could get or spread an infection that those antibiotics cannot cure." (paragraph 2)
- [antibiotics should only be consumed by people prescribed with it by a legal doctor]